Newsela is an engaging authentic content platform that prides itself on accessibility for students. Newsela obtains its content from some of the most trusted media partners anywhere. USA Today, Associated Press, BBC, Bloomberg News, National Geographic, The New York Times, The History Channel are just a few of the content partners which help to create 10 new articles per day!
Newsela’s reading level can be changed by the teacher or the student. Each article can be transformed for the reader without losing the message.
Access
Newsela is best suited for students in grades 2-12. Students and teachers can access Newsela through Clever.
Newsela is intuitive. Most teachers and students will be able to find what they need on the landing page.
Getting Started
Teachers can encourage students to explore articles at their own pace, or teachers can create assignments within Newsela. Click here to learn about Newsela assignments.
The reading level of articles can be adjusted, and students can even listen to articles by tapping the read-aloud icon. Currently Newsela is designed for grades 2nd/3rd and higher. Here’s more info about Newsela’s reading levels:
Newsela Canvas Integration
6th – 12th grade teachers, please read this document from our Canvas team for tips on how to best help your students access Newsela at the middle and high school level.
Newsela Support
- Help Center – Do you have questions about Newsela or how to use it? The Help Center has a wealth of information.
- Videos – Newslea has a YouTube Channel with many helpful videos for teachers.